Studs & Pearls, the book, is now available for purchase on Urban Outfitters’ website! I am so extremely excited for this, as I’ve been wondering if this will happen ever since I embarked on this journey of becoming an author. Visit the book’s page on UO, or simply search for “Studs and Pearls”! …
Head on over to eHow Style to check out my latest DIY, a Seashell Necklace & Ring set. Because you know you needed another reason for another beach trip! ;)Xo, Kirsten
So extremely excited to announce that Stiebner will be releasing a German edition of Studs & Pearls this September 2014! The content of this version is exactly the same, but the title and cover are different. The title and sub-title translate to “Fashion Design Yourself: Creative Ideas for Individual Fashion”. You can check out the …
Studs & Pearls has been around for quite some time. This blog turns 4 years old on July 15, 2014 – less than a week from today! S&P hasn’t always been the way it is now; there was a lot of growing, exploring and trial and error along the way. Even after all this time, …
Happy Monday! Here’s a quick and easy DIY to start off your week. Supplies: – Fabric Stiffener – Gold Metallic Spray Paint – Length of Lace Trim (anywhere from 8-10 inches/20-25 centimeters or more) – Foam Brush – Scrap Paper/Old Magazine 1) Apply a healthy amount of fabric stiffener to the lace trim. I’d …
Recently, I took on the nail polish marbling technique with a thrifted bag (click here for the DIY!). Over at eHow, I tried out the same technique on a pair of plain shades from H&M. Loving the color scheme on this one. To check out the tutorial, click on over to eHow’s Style blog to …
What says summer more than colorful fruits?…Fruit-inspired shorts, obviously. I’m kind of in love with these. See how I made them below so you can make a pair for yourself, too! Supplies: – Red shorts* – Black and green fabric paint (or acrylic paint & fabric medium) – Foam brush – Thin paintbrush – …
American readers – are you ready for the 4th of July? I know I am! Make a patriotic tee with my Fabric Scrap Flag Top DIY over at eHow Style. I used a super comfy men’s shirt, scrap denim and a red bandanna to make an eye-catching number. All you need is an iron, a …
Make a statement with this project I created for eHow Style’s blog! This Mixed Media Tassel Necklace combines multiple elements and textures, letting you customize it to your heart’s desire. I went with a jewel tone theme and metal beads, but you can use whatever fits your taste. Visit eHow Style for the tutorial, right …
My favorite projects are the kinds that are based off of a method that’s typically used for something else. In other words, I love adapting techniques and applying them in different ways. Marbling techniques used for nail art have been spotted all over DIY-related media outlets – I’m sure you’ve seen them on Pinterest, especially. I …
It seems to be the weekend of DIY kit launches over here at the s&p HQ! I recently teamed up with Wander & Hunt to design a Studs & Pearls Jewelry Kit ($39 USD), available in gold and silver. The kit includes the supplies and instructions to create an array of pieces ranging from a necklaces to earrings. …
